27 May 2026
The global likelihood of damage from hailstorms is predicted to increase substantially by the end of the century, owing to increases in hailstone size as the climate warms. However, regional differences are expected, with greater increases in hailstone size and damage in mid-latitudes and reductions in the tropics and subtropics.
This is a summary of: Zhang, S. et al. Rising global hail damage potential in a warming world. Nature 653, 1069–1077 (2026).
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